Healthcare
Parliament approves bills to regulate SNS access for non-resident foreigners
The Assembly of the Republic approved on 16 October bills from the PSD, CDS-PP, and Chega parties to regulate how non-resident foreign citizens access the National Health Service (SNS). The measures will require proof of residency or health insurance for access and strengthen mechanisms for collecting fees for medical treatments provided to these users.
Why it matters
If you are a non-resident foreign citizen in Portugal, these upcoming changes mean you will likely need to provide proof of residency or health insurance to access SNS care, and you may face stricter payment requirements for services.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
